Mobile networks (certain models only)
If a SIM card is installed in the unit, you can use the unit to connect to mobile networks and access the Internet. Mobile network-related settings are available by tapping → [Settings] → [More...] → [Mobile networks].
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For best performance when connecting to mobile networks, do not block the area of the unit that contains the cellular antenna (indicated by the gray area in the illustration below).
Changing the active SIM card slot (models with dual SIM card slots)
You may be able to insert two SIM cards into the unit and select which card is active. See the Operating Instructions for information about the number of SIM cards your unit supports and the card installation procedure.
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From the home screen, tap → [Settings] → [More...] → [Mobile networks] → [SIM card slot].
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Select the desired slot and then tap [OK] → [Yes].
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The unit restarts.
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Depending on the mobile network service provider associated with the corresponding SIM card, you may need to change the preferred mobile network mode (see Changing the preferred mobile network mode).
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Depending on the mobile network service provider associated with the corresponding SIM card, you may need to change the preferred mobile network mode with the 4G LTE Control widget and/or the Advanced 4G LTE Control settings (see Changing the preferred mobile network mode).
This is due to an issue that prevents the unit from receiving incoming call notifications (ring) when the unit is in a Verizon USA 4G coverage area and the 4G data radio is enabled.
Enabling and disabling 4G LTE data service (Verizon 4G LTE data service only)
You can enable and disable Verizon USA 4G LTE data service by using the 4G LTE Control widget.
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From the home screen, tap .
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Select [Enable 4G LTE Data Service] to enable or disable the 4G LTE data service setting.
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only appears in the control panel when a Verizon USA SIM card has been inserted in active SIM card slot.
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Enabling 4G LTE prevents incoming calls from ringing while in a 4G LTE coverage area.
Automatically disabling 4G LTE data service
Advanced 4G LTE Control allows you to automatically disable 4G LTE data services when data activity stops and the unit sleeps.
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From the home screen, tap → [Settings] → [More...] → [Mobile networks] → [Advanced 4G LTE Control].
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Select [Automatic Mode].
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There is no setting to automatically re-enable 4G LTE data services. Re-enabling must be done manually by using the 4G LTE Control widget (see Enabling and disabling 4G LTE data service (Verizon 4G LTE data service only)).
Changing the preferred mobile network mode
You can select the preferred mobile network mode used for mobile network connections.
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From the home screen, tap → [Settings] → [More...] → [Mobile networks] → [Preferred network mode]*1.
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Depending on your model, [Network Mode] may be displayed.
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Select the preferred network mode.